Guardian deputy political editor Pippa Crerar is joining the Daily Mirror as political editor from December. She replaces Andrew Gregory, who takes up the role of Sunday Times health editor in November. He joined the Mirror in 2009 as a trainee and was appointed political editor in 2017 after nearly three years as health editor. Daily Mirror editor Alison Phillips said: “We are absolutely delighted Pippa is joining our brilliant political team in such a key role. I know she will be a fantastic ambassador for the Mirror brand.” Crerar tweeted about the move, saying: “It feels particularly special as my first ever Fleet Street job back in 2000 was at the Daily Mirror. Loved the paper then, love it now. Can’t wait to get started.” Crerar (pictured) previously worked as City Hall editor at the London Evening Standard before joining the Guardian in February this year. A Guardian spokesperson said: “We wish Pippa all the very best.” Gregory said in a … [Read more...] about Guardian’s Pippa Crerar joining Daily Mirror as political editor replacing Andrew Gregory who moves to Sunday Times
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Judge will hear ex-police chief’s libel suit against claim he grabbed Daily Mirror journalist’s phone records
A former police chief’s libel action against the Daily Mirror over allegations that he was involved in the illegal interception of a reporter’s phone records will proceed to a full trial, the High Court has ruled. Sean Price, ex-chief constable of Cleveland Police, claims three articles published in December 2016 falsely alleged that, while in office, he was “party to” the interception of journalist Jeremy Armstrong’s phone records. Mirror Group Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mirror, argues that the articles do not bear that meaning, and also that Price had no prospect of establishing that the articles caused serious harm to his reputation “given his general bad reputation for serious dishonesty and bullying”.But, giving judgement in London yesterday, Mr Justice Warby dismissed the Mirror’s application to block the claim.He ruled that the “natural and ordinary meaning” of the articles was that Price was … [Read more...] about Judge will hear ex-police chief’s libel suit against claim he grabbed Daily Mirror journalist’s phone records
Daily Mirror publishes IPSO ruling on front page after ‘distorting’ comments by Jeremy Hunt over NHS winter crisis
The Daily Mirror has published a front page IPSO ruling after it was found to have distorted comments by former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt about the NHS winter crisis as the basis of personal criticism against him. This marks the second time the Independent Press Standards Organisation has used its powers to force a front page correction in under a week, after the Daily Mail ran a similarly sized reference on Friday. IPSO upheld an accuracy complaint from the Department of Health and Social Care against the Mirror over a splash published on 9 February under the headline: “You’re off the trolley”, which continued on page five.The newspaper accused “arrogant” Jeremy Hunt, then Health Secretary, of refusing to apologise for the NHS’s “inability to cope with the worst winter ever” in an interview with ITV News the previous day.The story was published online under the headline: “Hospital corridors the new A&E but … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror publishes IPSO ruling on front page after ‘distorting’ comments by Jeremy Hunt over NHS winter crisis
Daily Mirror owner boosts hacking provision as ad sales come under pressure
Daily Mirror owner boosts hacking provision as ad sales come under pressure BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The publisher of the Daily Mirror newspaper has warned of another fall in advertising revenue and increased provisions relating to the phone-hacking scandal. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/daily-mirror-owner-boosts-hacking-provision-as-ad-sales-come-under-pressure-37062744.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37062745.ece/0ab38/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_e97d87aa-3ec4-4aa0-b948-abe582a8fa3f_1 Email The publisher of the Daily Mirror newspaper has warned of another fall in advertising revenue and increased provisions relating to the phone-hacking scandal. Reach, formerly known as Trinity Mirror, boosted its provision for settling claims linked to the phone-hacking scandal by £7.5 million. The group said it has made “good progress” on settling civil claims arising from phone-hacking, with damages for the majority of claims now settled. … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror owner boosts hacking provision as ad sales come under pressure
Tributes paid to ‘brilliant journalist’ as former Daily Mirror editor Tony Miles dies aged 87Press Gazette Daily: Sign up to receive our essential email briefing
Former Daily Mirror editor and Mirror Group Newspapers chairman Tony Miles has died aged 87. While starting out as a journalist, Miles worked on the Middlesex Advertiser, Nottingham Guardian and Evening Argus. He joined the Daily Mirror in 1954 as a feature writer and was appointed assistant editor in 1966. A year later he was promoted to associate editor, before being named editor of the paper in 1971.Affectionately known as “Milo”, Miles was editor of the Mirror for three years, following which he was appointed as the editorial director of Mirror Group, and also served as its chairman.During his career Miles also sat on the Press Council, served as a director of Reuters and as executive publisher with the Globe Communications Corporation, publisher of the National Examiner. Tributes have been paid by former Mirror colleagues and friends from the Association of Mirror Pensioners.Brian Bass, who worked as sub editor at the Mirror, said: “He was my friend as well … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to ‘brilliant journalist’ as former Daily Mirror editor Tony Miles dies aged 87Press Gazette Daily: Sign up to receive our essential email briefing